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The Kaduna State Government says it is awaiting operational feedback from security agencies on a trending video showing soldiers ‘dragging’ suspected criminals into an open boot of a military pickup truck. Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, made this known in a statement on Sunday. The …

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has commenced the process of declaring his presidential ambition with a dinner Sunday night with All Progressives Congress (APC) governors, mostly from the Northern part of the country at his residence in the Villa. A source within the Presidential Complex told Global Patriot Newspapers (GPN) that …

Frontline Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant for the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, in furtherance of his dream of building a better Nigeria, has called on the Board of Trustees (BOT) Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and, by extension, Nigerians, to see the 2023 elections as an …

Abuja, April 9, 2022 Some Presidential Aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the South East Zone have solicited support of other zones for the emergence of party flag bearer from the zone. for their aspirations by ensuring that the party’s ticket is zoned to the South East. The …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, April 9, 2022 The Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, Mr. Bashir Ahmed, has described as fake the social media reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has embarked on 20-day vacation to London on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some online …

By Polycarp Auta  Jos, April 9, 2022 Gunmen have abducted the wife and daughter of Mr Usman Bamaiyi, the Commissioner for Environment in Plateau. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the victims were abducted in the early hours of Saturday at the commissioner’s residence in Gindiri, Mangu Local …

The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF)’s airstrikes have eliminated Abubakar Dan-Buduma, a top-ranking Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) Commander and 19 other fighters in Nigeria’s Northeast of Lake Chad. Dan-Buduma and his foot soldiers were eliminated in a coordinated intelligence-led ground and aerial bombardment by the Nigeriene Air Task …

By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, April 8, 2022 A Federal High Court, Abuja on Friday, exonerated the Federal Government on the allegation that leader of the the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, was forcefully abducted abroad to stand his trial. Justice Binta Nyako, in a ruling, held that …

It has been authoritatively confirmed that any time from today, the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) will address the nation to declare his position on the presidential election of 2023. Speculations have been rife that the Professor of Law turned politician will contest the presidency of the country on …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, April 7, 2022 The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed Ketanji Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman in the nation’s history to serve on the bench at its apex court. Jackson was confirmed to the Supreme Court by a vote of …

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the posting of CP Abutu Yaro, to the Edo State Police Command as the new Commissioner of Police in charge of the State. The IGP also ordered the posting of CP Sikiru Akande Kayode, CP Yekini Adio Ayoku and CP …

Ohanaeze Ndigbo has said that the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) has committed political suicide by its decision not to zone its presidential ticket ticket to the southern part of the country like the All Progressives Congress (APC). A statement by Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia, its National Publicity Secretary, quoted the …

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde said on Tuesday that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 election would be someone that has everybody’s buy-in. The governor, who was speaking while receiving leading presidential hopefuls of the party, who paid him a visit at the Government …

By Patience Omoha Abuja, April 5, 2022 The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) says it has approved the promotion of 3,466 general duty and support staff officers. According to a statement issued  on Tuesday in Abuja by Deputy Comptroller Timi Bomodi, NCS Public Relations Officer, the approval was done on March 29 during the …

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike was accompanied by some of his colleague governors to Minna, capital city of Niger State to have a closed-door meeting with General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, (rtd) former military president of Nigeria. Those in attendance were former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar; Governor of …

General Overseer (G.O) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has said that he is not, and will never be a politician but will tell all to ensure that they register to vote, ensure that they must vote and ensure that their votes count, stressing …

By Ismaila Chafe   Abuja, April 1, 2022 Gov. Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State on Friday in Abuja updated President Muhammadu Buhari on security developments in his state following Monday night’s terror attack on the Abuja-Kaduna bound train. The governor, who was sober about recent happenings in his state, told …

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said Nigeria stands poised to welcome more initiatives and investments in digital technology, while appreciating Microsoft for an engineering hub, African Development Centre, worth $200 million. Receiving the President of Microsoft Corporation, Brad Smith, at the State House, accompanied by the Minister of Communication …

By Mohammed Tijjani Kaduna, April 1, 2022 The Police Command in Kaduna State said it has successfully diffused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) or locally made bomb in Rigasa, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige confirmed the incident in a statement …

The Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) holds today, Friday, April 1, 2022 with the theme SIGNS AND WONDERS. Open to all on site and online, the Service would be an occasion for special prayers for, and anointing of, children against all contrary forces, and …

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that some comments credited to Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi and Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai have confirmed the position of the opposition party that the ruling “All Progressives Congress (APC) administration knows the whereabouts and plans of the terrorists ravaging our nation but deliberately …

Former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi has joined the race for the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The forms for the race for the party’s ticket was obtained for him by a group, Like Minds for Peter Obi, which expressed the belief that Obi will steer …

The joint intelligence service has uncovered scores of makeshift facilities and forest settlements, serving as camps for armed bandits and kidnappers terrorising travellers along Abuja-Kaduna highway and train routes. This is coming as the Nigerian Airforce (NAF) aircraft killed scores on bandit terrorists on Wednesday after obtaining intelligence on their …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alerted Nigerians “of a clandestine plot by the Buhari Presidency and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to alter the newly passed Electoral Act 2022 to introduce clauses that will compromise the 2023 general elections.” A statement by Hon. Debo Ologunagba, National Publicity Secretary of …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, March 30, 2022 The Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Wednesday in Abuja observed a minute silence in honour of the victims of Abuja-Kaduna train attack. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, began with the Secretary to …